- Pick it if you are:
- Mac and iPad users presenting their own decks; Students and teachers on Apple devices
- Top complaint:
- Keynote export to PowerPoint breaks fonts, animations and layouts
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $2.99/mo
- Pick it if you are:
- Corporate and consulting teams; Offices already on Microsoft 365
- Top complaint:
- PowerPoint not responding or freezing while editing
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $9.99/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Apple Keynote
- Keynote export to PowerPoint breaks fonts, animations and layouts(8/10)
- There is no Keynote app for Windows or Android(7/10)
- Keynote not syncing with iCloud between Mac, iPad and iPhone(7/10)
- Keynote collaboration not working or losing edits(7/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- PowerPoint 'Upload failed' and OneDrive co-authoring sync errors(7/10)
Apple Keynote
- Creator Studio upgrade prompts and ads inside the free Keynote app(5/10)
- Keynote AI features only come in a $12.99/month bundle(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Why did Microsoft 365 get more expensive? Copilot price hike(7/10)
- Cheaper 'Classic' plan without Copilot is hidden in the cancel flow(5/10)
- Microsoft 365 business plans got more expensive in July 2026(5/10)
- Microsoft 365 Family storage cut from 6 TB to 2 TB shared(5/10)
Apple Keynote
- Why is Keynote crashing or not opening on Mac?(8/10)
- Videos won't play during a Keynote slideshow(8/10)
- Presenter display not showing or lagging on an external monitor(8/10)
- iPhone Keynote Remote won't connect to the Mac(6/10)
- Old Keynote files can't be opened ('too old' error)(7/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- 'An error occurred while PowerPoint was saving the file'(8/10)
- 'PowerPoint found a problem with content' when opening files(7/10)
- PowerPoint won't open or quits right after an update(8/10)
- Lost work: AutoSave only works for OneDrive files(8/10)
Apple Keynote
- Why is Keynote so slow with large presentations?(6/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
- PowerPoint not responding or freezing while editing(8/10)
- Why is PowerPoint so slow with big presentations?(6/10)
Apple Keynote
- Fewer advanced features than PowerPoint(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
No signals
Apple Keynote
- No real support channel for Keynote bugs(5/10)
Microsoft PowerPoint
No signals
Apple Keynote
No signals
Microsoft PowerPoint
- Videos won't play in PowerPoint ('Cannot play media')(7/10)
- Presenter View not working or showing on the wrong screen(7/10)
- Copilot or Designer missing or greyed out in PowerPoint(5/10)
Pricing Comparison
Apple Keynote
Users: Unlimited (needs an Apple device or an Apple Account for iCloud.com)
Storage: Uses your iCloud storage (5 GB free) or local disk
Limits: No AI drafting, no premium templates, no Content Hub image library, no native Windows or Android app
Users: Share with up to 6 people via Family Sharing
Limits: Managed Apple Accounts not supported; features stop when the subscription ends
Users: Share with up to 6 people via Family Sharing
Microsoft PowerPoint
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5 GB OneDrive
Limits: No desktop app, fewer animations and design tools, no offline use, limited Copilot/AI credits, 5 GB storage
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100 GB
Limits: No desktop Office apps, no Copilot
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 TB
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: Up to 6 people
Storage: 2 TB shared (new subscriptions from Oct 2026)
Users: 1 PC or Mac
Limits: One device, no cloud storage beyond the free 5 GB, no AI features
Users: Per user, up to 300
Storage: 1 TB per user
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Apple Keynote | Microsoft PowerPoint |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | ||
| Magic Move and cinematic transitions Often lost when exporting to PowerPoint | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Desktop app (Windows, Mac) Paid plans only | ||
| PowerPoint for the web Free with a Microsoft account | ||
| Native Windows app Browser version at iCloud.com only | ||
| Offline editing Desktop apps | ||
| Presenting | ||
| Presenter display Needs an extended (not mirrored) display | ||
| iPhone/iPad remote | ||
| Presenter View | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-authoring Files must be on OneDrive or SharePoint | ||
| Real-time collaboration Through iCloud; Windows/Android via iCloud.com only | ||
| Reliability | ||
| AutoSave Only for OneDrive/SharePoint files | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Export to PowerPoint Fonts and complex animations may change | ||
| Design | ||
| Designer (Design Ideas) Needs Microsoft 365 and connected experiences | ||
| AI | ||
| AI draft from outline Requires Apple Creator Studio | ||
| Copilot slide generation Uses monthly AI credits on consumer plans | ||
| Files | ||
| Version history File > Revert To > Browse All Versions | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Add-ins / plugins | ||
| Export | ||
| Export to PDF and video | ||
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